pickuptrucks.com's V6 half ton shootout - 2011

Go to the link to see the results, though I doubt anybody will really be surprised by them. I will say that with technology like advanced engines and six speed transmissions, performance and fuel economy don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Hopefully the results of this start a new trend and the other major manufacturers jump on board and offer modern V6 engines with modern transmissions in more than just base model trucks.

Before anybody cries foul, read the article to find out why the Tundra wasn’t included.

And yet, now there is an even greater reason to buy the Fords. Thus, the masses may show up in even greater numbers.

BTW, I have a feeling that those hundreds of thousands of people had a reason for buying their Fords. It certainly wasn't because of mass delusions and an overall crappy truck. Nice thinly veiled diss, however.
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No big suprise, with 107 hp (GMC) and 87 hp (Dodge) not to mention 6-speed vs 4 speed advantage that the Ford ran away. That would be like comparing the F150 V6 to their 6.2L, as good as the V6 is I'm sure it will perform nothing like it's big brother. With this hopefully GM will get the 3.6L D/I and Dodge the new 3.6L Penstar in their trucks very soon. I feel it won't happen for GM until the re-do coming in '12 as a '13 model but we can hope.

As for a full size V6 Truck - who buys them anyways? I would not even consider.
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Lovemesomecars:No big suprise, with 107 hp (GMC) and 87 hp (Dodge) not to mention 6-speed vs 4 speed advantage that the Ford ran away. That would be like comparing the F150 V6 to their 6.2L, as good as the V6 is I'm sure it will perform nothing like it's big brother. With this hopefully GM will get the 3.6L D/I and Dodge the new 3.6L Penstar in their trucks very soon. I feel it won't happen for GM until the re-do coming in '12 as a '13 model but we can hope.

As for a full size V6 Truck - who buys them anyways? I would not even consider.

I will be the first to cheer when Dodge and GM updates their drivetrains.

It will be interesting to see if the 3.5 can get near/similar MPG's to the 3.7 and still maintain the performance people demand of a V8. They're taking risks, and I like it
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